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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.42, 862.85 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.42, 862.85 and 376.65 is: 519.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.42 : 862.85 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.42/862.85 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.42x = 862.85 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.42x = 324,993.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,993.39/625.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.64

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